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How to Assess Equine Saddle Fit
iStock/Somogyvari A discussion on saddle fit at the 2020 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention offered many key points of use to horse owners. Erin Contino, DVM, MS, MCVSMR,...
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Horse Sweat Patterns and Saddle Movement
Examine your horse’s back after exercise. A normal back with a good-fitting saddle should have sweat in a uniform pattern. Amy Dragoo Saddle fit was a hot topic at the 2020 virtual American...
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Saddle Pads and Equine Back Problems
Studies have demonstrated that wool pads are the ones that best decrease pressure under a saddle. iStock/Brittany Schauer Photography Continuing on our series of saddle fit and equine back problems,...
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How to Evaluate Saddle Fit Issues
In some cases, specific horse and rider combinations just don’t work due to size disparities or structural differences. iStock/Camp Willowlake A horse can develop major changes to its back within two...
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Horse Shoes and Pads for Snow
While many horse owners elect to pull horses’ shoes off in winter, some horses either are working or have hoof problems and need shoes. iStock/Kelly Hall Horse owners often opt to pull their horses’...
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‘Bridle Lameness’ in Horses
Horses might be lame while being ridden and sound while at pasture or being longed. iStock/Urban Cow Often a horse will appear sound when out at pasture, on a longe line or in a round pen. Then, when...
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Horse Blanketing Basics
Horses who are clipped or have thinner coats might need a blanket in cold weather. | Getty Images Many horse owners worry about winter weather and whether their horses are adequately protected from...
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Cleaning Horse Blankets
If horses wear blankets, the blankets will get dirty and need to be cleaned. iStockPhotos/Dhoxax Horse blankets are great when you need them, but keeping them clean can be a chore. Like little kids,...
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Time-Saving Tips: Horse Barn Chores
Utilizing stall mats and choosing absorbent bedding can help cut down on the time spent cleaning stalls. | Photo: iStock Keeping horse barns tidy can be time consuming and isn’t necessarily something...
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Disinfecting Horse Grooming and Feeding Tools
Disinfecting grooming tools can help keep your horse safe from bacteria and fungi. | iStock In a situation where there are sick horses in a stable or at a show you need to know how to keep the...
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Top Tips for Cleaning Horse Tack
Leather can be easily damaged by moisture, bacteria, and heat. | iStock Barns and stables, especially those with lesson and training programs, have a lot of leather lying around. And, as we all know,...
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Tips for Buying Horse Blankets
Blanketing your horse can help him or her withstand the weather in your area. iStock Ask 20 horse owners which winter blankets are their favorite and chances are you’ll receive 20 different answers....
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